Microchipping
The microchipping registry 'Save This Life' has unexpectedly shut down its microchip registry. If your pet’s microchip was registered with them, we strongly encourage you to re-register with a new registry as soon as possible to help ensure their continued safety. We are recommending two registries. Learn more about them, and the many benefits of microchipping.
We currently recommend one of two trusted microchip registries:
• Free Pet Chip Registry (www.freepetchipregistry.com) - A free service connected to the AAHA Microchip Lookup Tool, making it simple for anyone who finds your pet to access your contact information with no additional cost to you.
• Petlink (www.petlink.net) - The microchip registry used in all of our hospitals, currently offering a discount for Save This Life members with the code: VEDCO.
Why microchip my pet?
Not knowing where your pet is can be one of the scariest feelings. Microchipping increases the chances of finding your pet if they ever get lost. Microchipping as a permanent form of identification is encouraged as it can not fall off or break easily. The microchip itself is about the size of a grain of rice.
How is the chip implanted?
The small transmitter is usually inserted between the shoulder blades, right underneath the skin. The process of insertion is quick and painless for you pet. When a scanner passes over it, a signal is emitted indicating the unique identification number of the chip.
How does the chip provide information?
Pet recovery databases around the world will record and store your pets ID tag number. This number is used to both locate your pet and contact the owner if a registered tag is found.It is also important to remember to keep your contact information up-to-date after your initial registration.